Property Valuation

A Texas residential appraiser notes that the subject property is the largest home on the block. The principle of REGRESSION suggests this property:

AWill sell for more than comparable smaller homes
BMay be worth less than its cost because it is overimproved relative to the neighborhood✓ Correct
CWill benefit from the conformity of the surrounding homes
DShould be appraised using the cost approach only

Explanation

The principle of regression holds that a higher-value property surrounded by lower-value properties will have its value dragged down by the surrounding properties. An overimproved property may not command the price its cost would suggest.

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